Articles tagged as: Religious Freedom Restoration Act
February 3, 2016
Lawmakers, Advocates Say LGBT Rights/Religious Freedom Debate Isn't Over
Senate Republican Leader David Long says LGBT rights are an inevitability in Indiana and plans to debate the issue again next year.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2016
Bill To Balance LGBT Rights With Religious Freedom Faces Uncertain Future
With little support from those outside the Statehouse, and what seems to be weak support inside the building, a bill that aims to balance LGBT rights and religious freedom faces an uncertain fate.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2016
Neither Side Of LGBT Rights Debate Completely Satisfied With Legislation
A Senate committee Wednesday approved a bill that aims to balance protections for gay, lesbian and bisexual Hoosiers and people faith. But, those testifying in complete support of the measure were few and far between.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2016
Rewrite Of RFRA Fails Quickly In Senate
An Indiana lawmaker Wednesday took another pass at rewriting last year's religious freedom restoration law - and the measure barely got a hearing, let alone a vote.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2016
Visit Indy Says RFRA Fallout Cost City $60M
At least a dozen conventions cited RFRA as a reason for not choosing Indianapolis as a host city on Visit Indy's annual survey.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2015
Indy Leaders Mark Anniversary Of Gay Rights Protections To Put Pressure On State
It's been a decade since Indianapolis put protections for gays and lesbians in its Human Rights Ordinance and city leaders are marking the anniversary as a way to put pressure on state politicians to extend the protections state-wide.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2015
Groups File Lawsuit Over RFRA 'Fix'
Two of the groups most opposed to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act's so-called "fix" filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging that measure, saying it infringes on their religious liberties.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2015
Pence Discusses Division On LGBT Protections
Gov. Mike Pence says he's considering if the concerns of religious conservatives can be reconciled with those of gay rights supporters who want LGBT protections in law.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2015
Carmel Passes Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
An ordinance that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has been approved by the Carmel City Council. The council narrowly voted 4 to 3 in favor of the measure on Monday.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2015
First Church Of Cannabis Takes Indiana To Court
The church's attorney will use the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to help his case.
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